3 Capital Markets Stocks to Sell Now

This week, the overall grades of three Capital Markets stocks are lower, according to the Portfolio Grader[1] database. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).

Safeguard Scientific’s (NYSE:SFE[2]) rating falls this week to an F (“strong sell”), down from last week’s D (“sell”). Safeguard Scientifics offers growth capital and strategic and operational support to life sciences and information technology companies. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Growth, Earnings Momentum, Earnings Revisions, Equity, and Cash Flow, SFE also gets F’s. To get an in-depth look at SFE, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SFE stock[3].

TD Ameritrade (NYSE:AMTD[4]) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. TD Ameritrade Holding provides securities brokerage services and technology based financial services to retail investors, traders, financial planners, institutions and business partners. The stock also rates an F in Sales Growth. For a full analysis of AMTD stock, visit Portfolio Grader[5].

Horizon Technology Finance (NASDAQ:HRZN[6]) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s C drops to a D. Horizon Technology Finance is an externally-managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HRZN stock[7].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[8] stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here[9].